Check out the unbelievable story of a local homeless woman who’s car was stolen…and then towed! After fighting the tow company for a year…she finally got her car back! And, they gave her a tow bill of over 21,000 dollars!

Today on Seattle’s Morning News I talked to Italian Designer Raoul Bretzel about the company he co-founded called, “Capsula Mundi” that seeks to challenge the manner in which we are buried across the world today and the impacts on the planet.

The duo designed an egg-shaped pod, made of biodegradable material, where our departed loved ones are placed for burial. Ashes will be held in small egg-shaped urns while bodies will be laid down in a fetal position in larger pods. The Capsula will then be buried as a seed in the earth. A tree, chosen in life by the deceased, will be planted on top of it and serve as a memorial for the departed and as a legacy for posterity and the future of our planet. Family and friends will continue to care for the tree as it grows. Cemeteries will acquire a new look and, instead of the cold grey landscape we see today, they will grow into vibrant woodlands.

Here’s my feature from Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Radio about what Pearl Jam’s Home Show’s to benefit the homeless…a great clip of Eddie Vedder paying tribute to “Eddie” a homeless vet he befriended while they were making their first album! Did I mention Pearl Jam sounded phenomenal!

My interview with Dee Hillis from Solid Ground and Lhorna Murray who is a resident at Solid Ground, a mother and an artist. Lhorna was key in helping the community focus on the children who hadn’t dealt with the trauma of Charleena Lyles’ death. Working with Art with Heart they were able to get out some of the anger, pain and fear through art therapy…

To see the wonderful art created by the children at their “Lit” gallery showing check out:Lit

I'm Carolyn Ossorio, also known as Pippimamma: mom to five who is also an author, reporter, wife, blogger, cooking host, podcast and video host.
The inspiration for my moniker of Pippimamma comes from that childhood icon, Pippi Longstocking, an unconventional, playful, questioning character... seeker of truth doing what her heart tells her to do, often in an unconventional way and never listens to naysayers!

I call myself Pippimamma because I try to embody that spirit of in my life...not getting caught up in what other people are doing but what feels right. Wherever that story leads me I am compelled to tell it.

I share stories of people, whether it’s an artist, entrepreneur, restauranteur, stay at home mom or politician. The folks I interview have one thing in common: people doing innovative, creative things that benefit our community and the world...outside the cookie cutter.